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On the Forefront of Biodiversity Research: Drones and DNA
In the tranquil hours before dawn, the red lemurs at Zurich Zoo are awoken by a buzz of activity. A team of scientists assembles their equipment on the treetop walkways, focusing not on the animals or exotic plants but on…
New Bills Propel Drones in Wildfire Fights
In a bid to ramp up the battle against wildfires, drones are soaring onto the scene, thanks to federal lawmakers’ initiatives. Yet, the bureaucratic entanglements around regulations and procurement pose significant challenges, prompting Congress to bolster unmanned aircraft’s use for…
Verity Soars Higher with $11M Boost for Inventory Drones
A Swiss drone startup, Verity, has further fueled the drone frenzy this summer by securing an additional $11 million in funding. This recent cash injection extends its Series B round, announced in March, to a grand total of $43 million.…
Ukrainian Drones Shake Crimea’s Key Connector
The attack on Russia’s premier bridge to Crimea was brought to light by Russian authorities on Monday, who attribute the damage to two Ukrainian drones. The resulting explosions led to two fatalities and a significant disruption of both road and…
Malfunction Turns Drone Light Show Aquatic
Friday night’s friendly soccer game of the Matildas, Australia’s women’s team, saw an unexpected aquatic show at the Docklands. More than a hundred drones, intended to light up the sky with messages of support, malfunctioned and took a nosedive into…
Dozens of Autel EVO II Enterprise V3 drones added to monitor sharks in NY
Governor Kathy Hochul declared on Friday a decisive step to combat the escalating rate of shark attacks this year. The state plans to significantly expand its fleet of shark-monitoring drones, incorporating dozens of Autel EVO II Enterprise V3 models, to…
Coast Guard Scare: Reckless Drone Operator Pleads Guilty
In a notable case of dangerous drone operation, an Orange County resident, 62-year-old Alexander Milinovic, admitted to reckless drone conduct near multiple aircraft, including a United States Coast Guard helicopter. The Laguna Beach man’s drone activities resulted in life-threatening situations,…
Mysterious DJI Delivery Drone – Is the Future Now?
DJI, a leading name in the drone industry, might be stepping up its game by hinting at a new creation – a DJI Delivery Drone specifically designed for the Chinese market. A mysterious teaser video discovered by Quadro_News shows a…
Sky Coppers Show Zooms into High-Tech Drone Policing
Get ready to swap your typical Netflix binge for an adventure in law enforcement like no other. Channel 4 in the UK is taking audiences to new heights with their latest show, “Sky Coppers.” This exciting series follows the drone…
Public Safety Drone News: LEDA Conference, Autel Drop System, Hardin County Sheriff Highlight
Welcome to this week’s Unmanned Tactical Group and Pilot Institute’s Public Safety UAS News Update. This week, we’re going to talk about the Law Enforcement Drone Association’s training conference, which just wrapped up in Nashville. We’re also going to discuss…
Revolutionizing Logistics with Matternet’s Delivery Drones
Imagine a world where delivery drones are as commonplace as delivery trucks, zipping through the sky carrying everything from medications to fast food. This is the vision Andreas Raptopoulos, the co-founder and CEO of Matternet, is making a reality. A…
Ground Drones Revolutionize Ukraine’s Warfront
Unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), aka ground drones, have emerged as the latest frontier in Ukraine’s ongoing conflict. Since the onset of the Russian invasion 16 months ago, this new class of drones has received significant attention, promising to revolutionize warfare.…